architectonic barriers
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Architectonic barriers in Ciutadella
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What are they?
• Architectonic barriers are urban impediments for disabled people. We would refer to blinds or people who go on a wheelchair.
• Let's see what happens in Ciutadella
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Kinds of urban barriers
• Crosswalks without ramps
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Shop entries without ramps
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Streetlights and other barriers in the middle of the sidewalks
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Barriers in buildings
• There are established standards for building, avoiding the barriers, but they aren’t always fulfilled. Some are:
1. Narrow doors
2. Stairs (no ramps, no elevators)
3. Unsuitable bathrooms
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Transport barrires
• Transport barriers are those that prevent the disabled to use public transport
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Conclusion
Society should be aware of barriers and prevent them from existing.
Institutions are responsible of it, but we can also help.